Nearly 43,000 Ford Focus owners are being urged to check whether their car is among those with a fault which could cause it to catch fire.
Ford Focus models made between April 12, 2011 and September 29, 2015 are being recalled due to a fault in their carbon canisters, which means they can be blocked by dust.
"If this condition is not corrected, the fuel tank may crack, resulting in a fuel leak," the product recall states.
"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a fire."
It's understood the fault affects 42,988 vehicles, with Ford insisting those made either before or after the affected period are not at risk.
Ford will write to individual owners, but anyone worried about their vehicle is urged to contact their local dealer to arrange an inspection.
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